Aichi’s famous local ramen known as “Vietcong Ramen”.
We followed the story of a man who protected the original shop while battling illness, and the bond with his apprentice.
With a light chicken and pork bone-based soup, loaded with bean sprouts and chives. The star ingredient – whole garlic cloves added generously – gives this “Vietcong Ramen” its stamina-boosting flavor and defining character.
Rumored to boost energy and make you feel great after eating, it became known as “Best Condition Ramen,” which is the origin of the “Vietcong” name.
Customers who come to eat can’t stop their chopsticks.
“Delicious”
“It’s the kind of taste you want to eat again and again. Addictive”
“You can’t find this in Tokyo. It was so good I came back again”
“I want to keep coming to eat this. As long as I’m alive”
Vietcong Ramen has many devoted fans. One of the representative shops is “Shinkyo Nakagawa Branch” in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya.
“Seeing customers enjoy their meal and hearing them say ‘Thank you for the meal!’ makes me happy”